Friday, April 10, 2026

Poultry Today

Researchers looking into chickens that may have natural immunity to bird flu

By Katie Keiger Poultry Times Staff kkeiger@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Many animals have traits that could be perceived as supernatural; salmon’s ability to swim upstream, sea turtles...

What do presidential candidates know about agriculture?

By Stewart Truelsen Special to Poultry Times WASHINGTON — It's been almost 150 years since two men who had farmed squared off against each other in...

No need for second veterinary college in Texas

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A new report issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concludes that a second veterinary college would be expensive...

USDA offices reopen after closure due to security threat

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — USDA said all its offices will be open Thursday, Sept. 1, after facilities in five states were briefly closed due...

USDA offices in 5 states close due to threats

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — USDA said Tuesday, Aug. 30, it had closed offices in five states after receiving anonymous threats that it considered serious. USDA...

Pork and chicken sausage products recalled

WASHINGTON — WFSP Foods LLC of Decatur, Ala., is recalling approximately 18,672 pounds of pork and chicken sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared...

MSU researchers fight poultry pathogens

By Sarah Buckleitner Special to Poultry Times STARKVILLE, Miss. — Scientists at Mississippi State University are working to rid poultry products of bacteria that can cause...

Early intervention may be best option for controlling bacterial enteritis

GREENFIELD, Ind. — Bacterial enteritis (BE) continues to be highly prevalent in broiler flocks around the world, based on findings from the 2015 Bacterial...

Is light from tunnel fans determining birds’ day length?

By Michael Czarick & Dr. Brian Fairchild Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — Broiler producers, especially those growing large birds (>6 lbs.), often prefer to raise...

Sentry Foods recalls frozen chicken entrées due to possible foreign matter contamination

WASHINGTON – Sentry Foods, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 21,570 pounds of frozen chicken entrées that may be contaminated with extraneous materials,...

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